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MOODY, Ala. – Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.), a nationwide nonprofit that works with students, presented Sgt. Bryan Smith of the Moody Police Department with the “Alabama Instructor of the Year” award
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Moody officer named L.E.A.D. ‘Alabama Instructor of the Year’
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Clay City Council pulls library out of APLS amid multiple controversies
Anderson Ave boutique celebrates opening in Trussville By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – A popular online boutique celebrated the opening of its new brick and mortar store on Trussville’s Main Street this week. Representatives from the Trussville Area Chamber
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Oneonta woman killed, another injured in Deerfoot Parkway crash in Trussville From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – A two-vehicle crash on Deerfoot Parkway Thursday morning has killed one person and seriously injured another, according to the Trussville Police Department. See FATAL CRASH, Page 5
Birmingham man, 22, charged in Meadowbrook shooting From Tribune staff reports
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. – A 22-year-old Birmingham man has been charged with attempted murder following a domestic shooting near Meadowbrook on Sunday, according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. See MEADOWBROOK, Page 5
Center Point woman wanted on theft, fraud charges From Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. – A Center Point woman is wanted in Jefferson County on multiple felony warrants charging her with fraudulent use of a credit card and first-degree property theft, according to Crime Stoppers. Yolanda Denise Harvey, 41, is 5 feet 9 inches tall and See WANTED, Page 5
The Clay Library Advisory Board meets on July 23. Chris Basinger/Trussville Tribune By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer
CLAY, Ala. – The Clay City Council voted Tuesday night to withdraw its local library from the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) in the wake of a contentious library advisory board meeting earlier that
day where board members confronted Mayor Charles Webster and City Manager Ronnie Dixon over multiple controversies surrounding library operations and management. The dispute concerned an alleged new book purchasing review policy and powers that the city with-
held from the library board in violation of the Code of Alabama. Earlier this year, the library purchased a book titled “Hero Tales: A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes” by Dave and Neta Jackson. Despite reporting from
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another news outlet, the city did not block the purchase of the book, according to Dixon. When speaking to The Tribune, Dixon stated that the city never blocked the library from purchasing “Hero Tales” and explained
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – Mayor Buddy Choat and Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin have hosted multiple town hall meetings over the last few months on the upcoming city-wide special municipal tax election that
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Trussville City Council honors student athlete, updates public on Chalkville Road expansion
21-year-old shot at Jefferson County Courthouse parking garage From Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A 21-year-old male suspect was shot in an altercation with a security guard at the Jefferson County Courthouse parking garage in Birmingham Saturday night, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
By Terry Schrimscher
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – Family and friends were in attendance as Jackson Howell accepted two honors at the July 24 meeting of the Trussville City Council. Council member Alan Taylor read a proclamation honoring Howell for being the first person in Alabama to ever receive a scholarship from the National Football Foundation. The NFF announced 84 incoming college freshmen athletes to its 2024 Team of Distinction. According to the proclamation, the NFF has presented the scholarships for incoming college freshmen athletes since 2018 based on “academic achievement, athletic accolades, and community involvement through high school. Howell, a graduate of Hewitt-Trussville High School where he played on the offensive line, plans to attend the University of Alabama and continue his athletic career for the Crimson Tide.
Choat, Martin host town hall meetings on school needs, property tax vote
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Argo approves camera installation at City Hall By Terry Schrimscher
tinction is a great honor and I’m happy for you,” he continued. “I’m so happy I don’t have to take you on a
ARGO, Ala. – The Argo City Council met Monday night, July 22 for the second regular meeting of the month. The council had several items on the agenda which were discussed in depth during the work session prior to the meeting. The council amended the published agenda to add
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National Football Foundation chapter president Joe Hocutt and Alabama Football great Antonio Langham award Jackson Howell with a 2024 Team of Distinction scholarship. Photo: Terry Schrimscher
Former Alabama football player and College Football Hall of Fame inductee Antonio Langham and NFF chapter president at the University of Alabama Joe Hocutt were on
hand to present Howell with his scholarship recognition. “This is the inaugural deal for the National Football Foundation for our chapter,” Langham said. “This 2024 Team of Dis-
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